Sometimes staying in school has less to do with motivation — and more to do with having the right backing. This week, we’re spotlighting 3 fully funded scholarships that give Nigerian students the support they need to complete their degrees without losing focus.
These opportunities reward students already pushing themselves academically and simply needing consistent backing to finish strong. Whether you’re just getting started or halfway through your programme, these scholarships can help you go the distance.
So let’s dive in.
1. ASMAF Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates (2025)
Category: Undergraduate | Professional Courses | Full Scholarship
Reward: Full tuition, board & upkeep (up to 6 years)
Deadline: September 12, 2025
Apply: Fill ASMAF Application Form
The Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF) offers a fully funded scholarship to support female Nigerian students studying professional courses at public universities. The award covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses for the full duration of study — even up to six years — and includes leadership and life-skills training.
What makes it worth applying for?
- Full financial support (tuition + board + living allowance)
- Long-term funding for your entire degree
- Includes mentoring, life-skills and leadership programmes
- Designed specifically for female indigent students in professional fields (e.g. Medicine, Law, Engineering)
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be female, financially indigent, and a Nigerian citizen
- Admitted into (or currently enrolled in) a full-time undergraduate programme in a public Nigerian university
- Must be studying a professional course (Medicine, Law, Engineering, etc.)
- First-time tertiary student (not already holding a university degree)
- Proven academic excellence and leadership potential
Required documents:
- JAMB admission letter
- O’Level results (WAEC / NECO / GCE)
- Evidence of success in post-UTME or entry exam
- Proof of current admission/enrolment
Key tip: Show both financial need and leadership potential. Choose recommenders who know your strengths and submit all documents early.
2. Bridge Scholarship Program 2025
Category: Undergraduate | Full Scholarship
Reward: Tuition, Accommodation, Living Stipend, Mentorship
Deadline: September 12, 2025
Apply: Fill Bridge Scholarship Google Form
The Bridge Scholarship supports brilliant but financially disadvantaged students in Nigerian public universities. It covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, and continues with mentorship and career guidance after graduation.
What makes it worth applying for?
- Full financial support until graduation
- Living stipend + accommodation included
- Mentorship and career development after graduation
- Designed for students from low-income backgrounds
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be fully enrolled in a public university in Nigeria
- Must show critical financial need
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Commitment to completing a Bachelor’s degree
- Evidence of community service or co-curricular activities
- Integrity and perseverance in adversity
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation letter
- WAEC/NECO & JAMB result
- Admission letter
- Academic record (for returning students)
- Three recommendation letters
- Valid photo ID (NIN, voter’s card, etc.)
Key tip: Use your motivation letter to tell a clear, honest story about your background and commitment. Highlight leadership or community service — it matters.
3. Joseph Adekunle Adegbite Scholarship Foundation 2025/2026
Category: Undergraduate | Need-Based Scholarship
Reward: Tuition Support + Mentorship
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Apply: Visit JAASF Scholarship Portal
The Joseph Adekunle Adegbite Scholarship supports high-achieving students in Nigerian government universities facing financial difficulties. It pays tuition and adds mentorship to help scholars stay motivated through their studies.
What makes it worth applying for?
- Covers tuition fees for the academic year
- Open to both new and returning students
- Includes mentorship and guidance
- Prioritises orphans, children of widows, and low-income students
Eligibility criteria (New Students):
- Minimum JAMB score of 250
- Must hold a provisional admission into a Nigerian government university
Eligibility criteria (Returning Students):
- Must be currently enrolled in a Nigerian government university
- Minimum Second-Class Upper (CGPA ≥ 3.5)
- Polytechnic/College of Education: must have Upper Credit
Required documents (New Students):
- Provisional admission letter
- JAMB result (250+)
- O’Level results
Required documents (Returning Students):
- Current academic transcript or result
- Valid school ID card
Key tip: This scholarship values excellence and proven financial need. Show both clearly in your application — and apply early.
Don’t Just Apply — Prepare to Stand Out
Every scholarship here looks for one thing: students serious about their education with results to prove it. Early applications and strong personal stories help, but your grades still speak the loudest.
That’s where your preparation makes the difference.
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Stronger grades = stronger applications. Simple as that.
Start using Distinction today and give yourself the edge for opportunities like these.
Keep going — you’re closer than you think.
